If $f = x^2$,what is the relative error in $f$?

  • A
    $\frac{\Delta f}{f} = 2 \frac{\Delta x}{x}$
  • B
    $\frac{\Delta f}{f} = \frac{\Delta x}{x}$
  • C
    $\frac{\Delta f}{f} = 2 \Delta x$
  • D
    $\frac{\Delta f}{f} = \frac{1}{2} \frac{\Delta x}{x}$

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